Community-Based Tourism Activities based on the Biodiversity in Nang Phaya Sub-District, Thapla District, Uttaradit Province

Abstract

              As the trend of natural tourism is becoming popular, there are more and more visitors to the area of Nang Phaya Sub-district, which is a tourist area with biodiversity. The objectives of this study were to study the community-based tourism and tourism activities based on the biodiversity. The study was conducted by collecting data via in-depth discussions and group discussions among local leaders, community sages, administrative officials, tourists and stakeholders related to the tourism in Nang Phaya Sub-district, Thapla District, Uttaradit Province.

              The study found that Nang Phaya is an area with tourism biodiversity which can be divided into 5 aspects, which are; 1) environment, 2) cultures and traditions,   3) ways of life, 4) local foods, and 5) medicines and treatments. It is a community with unique culture and wisdom based on its 5 aspects of biodiversity which can be developed to create tourism activities that attract tourists to the community. The tourism activities based on the biodiversity to provide tourism experiences for tourists to Nang Phaya can be developed up to 13 activities such as hiking/trekking to Phuphayapho and Sunpaemuang, recreational local gastronomy, and white water rafting in the Village of Ban Tharuea.